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Jul 27, 2005 | 09:48 PM

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speedgeek

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Just get the black plastic 4 for a dollar ones. It's not worth any more time or $

Jul 28, 2005 | 12:29 AM

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mc2

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people actually steal those things? they both look and feel cheap..almost like aluminum. I could not imagine someone would want that.

Jul 28, 2005 | 03:21 AM

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truplay8

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i am selling my theft deterrent valve caps with the infiniti logo......let me know if your interested

Jul 28, 2005 | 12:21 PM

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ericsherbrooke

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you should be REALLY carefull with metal valve cap, even more if you overtighten them. The valve stem is connected to the pressure sensor in the wheel, you broke the stem valve and you have to replace the sensor assembly. and that a lot of $$$ and a pain in the *** because the tire must be removed.

Jul 28, 2005 | 01:23 PM

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Msedanman

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Originally Posted by juggernaut

ahh, good advice with the torquing them down... but arent the threads gonna be gone cause i do that? either way, thanks.

I own German performance cars... I just bought a G35... I like the G35... thank you...bye now.

You're right about the damage, but if you get a nut to lock the cap against, they won't get those off.
It's inconvenient to carry a couple wrenches to get the caps off, but at least they'll be much more secure.

Colin.

Jul 28, 2005 | 01:59 PM

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Deang35c6

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I had a nice set of BBS when I got my rims and some A-hole stole them. My service dealership felt sorry for me and replace them with some silver ones. Here's a funny story. My Fiancee' bought me some BMW valve stem caps for Xmas, however, I bought my G35 on December 26th! I still have the BMW caps.